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Better Business Bureau Consumer Education Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 74-1893779

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Apr 28, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.BBB.ORG/LOCAL-BBB/SOUTHEASTTEXAS
P O Box 2988Beaumont, TX 77704-2988

(409) 835-5340

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

62nd percentile

9.9%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

73rd percentile

20%

Faster asset growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

58th percentile

8.8%

Faster revenue growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Up

$156,160

Up $26,416 (+20%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$156,160

Up $27,916 (+22%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $1,500 (-100%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin62nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$282,202

Up $22,781 (+8.8%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$254,286

Up $102,175 (+67%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$27,916

Down $79,394 (-74%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth73rd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2010: $12,102Net Assets 2010: $12,1022010Assets 2011: $12,939Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $28,599Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $3,106Net Assets 2013: $3,1062013Assets 2014: $5,720Net Assets 2014: $5,7202014Assets 2015: $56Liabilities 2015: $636Net Assets 2015: -$5802015Assets 2016: $8,262Net Assets 2016: $8,2622016Assets 2017: $47,827Net Assets 2017: $47,8272017Assets 2018: $19,787Net Assets 2018: $19,7872018Assets 2019: $23,402Net Assets 2019: $23,4022019Assets 2020: $18,187Net Assets 2020: $18,1872020Assets 2021: $24,664Liabilities 2021: $3,300Net Assets 2021: $21,3642021Assets 2022: $20,934Net Assets 2022: $20,9342022Assets 2023: $129,744Liabilities 2023: $1,500Net Assets 2023: $128,2442023Assets 2024: $156,160Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $156,1602024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$156,160
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$156,160
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth58th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2010: $137,026Expenses 2010: $141,820Net Income 2010: -$4,7942010Revenue 2011: $142,487Expenses 2011: $141,650Net Income 2011: $8372011Revenue 2012: $159,304Expenses 2012: $143,644Net Income 2012: $15,6602012Revenue 2013: $179,588Expenses 2013: $205,082Net Income 2013: -$25,4942013Revenue 2014: $173,399Expenses 2014: $170,785Net Income 2014: $2,6142014Revenue 2015: $152,646Expenses 2015: $158,946Net Income 2015: -$6,3002015Revenue 2016: $120,160Expenses 2016: $111,316Net Income 2016: $8,8442016Revenue 2017: $88,000Expenses 2017: $48,436Net Income 2017: $39,5642017Revenue 2018: $46,164Expenses 2018: $74,206Net Income 2018: -$28,0422018Revenue 2019: $93,780Expenses 2019: $90,166Net Income 2019: $3,6142019Revenue 2020: $46,709Expenses 2020: $51,924Net Income 2020: -$5,2152020Revenue 2021: $47,632Expenses 2021: $44,455Net Income 2021: $3,1772021Revenue 2022: $116,750Expenses 2022: $117,180Net Income 2022: -$4302022Revenue 2023: $259,421Expenses 2023: $152,111Net Income 2023: $107,3102023Revenue 2024: $282,202Expenses 2024: $254,286Net Income 2024: $27,9162024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$282,202
Expenses$254,286
Net Income$27,916
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 28, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$377,207
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To inform and educate the public as to the difference between honest and legitimate advertising and selling and that which is misleading, dishonest and improper, and to prevent the public, by all proper means, from being mislead by persons, partnerships or corporations using unfair advertising or unfair selling practices. To cooperate with better business bureaus and such other organizations having objectives in common, and to do generally such other things as may be necessary, requisite, convenient or proper to carry out the purposes and objects of the corporation, as are permitted under article 2.01 of the texas non-profit corporation act.

To strengthen community trust through education programs that empower consumers, provide character development for future leaders, and help businesses be better. To cooperate with better business bureau and such other organizations having objectives in common, an to do generally such other things as may be necessary, requisite, convenient or proper to carry out the purposes and objectives of the corporation, as are permitted under article 2.01 of the texas non-profit corporation act.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$88,990$108,927▲ $19,937
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$40,754$42,870▲ $2,116
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$4,363-
Total Assets$129,744$156,160▲ $26,416
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$1,500--
Total Liabilities$1,500$0▼ $1,500
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$128,244$156,160▲ $27,916
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$128,244$156,160▲ $27,916
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$129,744$156,160▲ $26,416
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dave StephensChair
Ann ScogginPast Chair
April TolbertVice Chair
Elton HollisTrustee
Leslie HarrisonTrustee
Natasha GarrettTrustee
Paul SkinnerTrustee
Rebecca GardinerTrustee
Darren Erwin2023 Preside
Kathryn JamesSecretary
Anthony ToupsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$32,613
Program Service Revenue
$167,103
Investment Income
$3,093
Other Revenue
$79,393
All Other Contributions
$32,613
Change in Net Assets
$27,916
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$195,286
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$59,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$100,087--$100,087
Payments to Affiliates-$78,000-$78,000
Grants to Domestic Individuals$59,000--$59,000
Office Expenses-$8,967-$8,967
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,232-$8,232
Total Functional Expenses$159,087$95,199$0$254,286
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$174,398
Fundraising Direct Expenses$95,005
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Torch Awards$174,398$174,398$42,739$131,659
Total Events$174,398$174,398$95,005$79,393
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bbb Consumer Education Foundation
EIN
74-1893779
Phone
4098355340
Address
P O BOX 2988, BEAUMONT, TX 77704-2988

Signing Officer

Name
Darren Erwin
Title
2023 President/CEO
Phone
4095273716
Signed
2025-04-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Darren Erwin
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Edgar Kiker & Cross Pc
Address
3440 EASTEX FWY, BEAUMONT, TX 77703-1896
Preparer
Sheri K Delmage
Phone
4098920233
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“To strengthen community trust through education programs that empower consumers, provide character development for future leaders, and help businesses be better. To cooperate with better business bureau and such other organizations having objectives in common, an to do generally such other things as may be necessary, requisite, convenient or proper to carry out the purposes and objectives of the corporation, as are permitted under article 2.01 of the texas non-profit corporation act.”

Form 990, Part III

“To strengthen community trust through education programs that empower consumers, provide character development for future leaders, and help businesses be better. To cooperate with better business bureau and such other organizations having objectives in common, and to do generally such other things as may be necessary, requisite, convenient or proper to carry out the purposes and objectives of the corporation, as are permitted under article 2.01 of the texas non-profit corporation act.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“The spark leadership summit goal is to unite area leaders across all sectors,for an immersive day of invioration, inspiration and personal investment. The summit will provide local businesses, entrepreneurs, and uncoventional leaders with necessary skills and leadership coaching that will help eleveate the skillsets of our current and future workforce.”

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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$156,160
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$156,160
Revenue
$282,202
Expenses
$254,286
Net income
$27,916
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.56$0.00$1.56$2.82$2.54$0.28
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.30$0.02$1.28$2.59$1.52$1.07
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.21$1.17$1.17$0.00
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.03$0.21$0.48$0.44$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.18$0.47$0.52$0.05
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.23$0.94$0.90$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.20$0.46$0.74$0.28
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.48$0.88$0.48$0.40
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.08$1.20$1.11$0.09
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.01$0.01$1.53$1.59$0.06
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.06$1.73$1.71$0.03
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.03$1.80$2.05$0.25
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.29$0.00$1.59$1.44$0.16
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.13$0.00$1.42$1.42$0.01
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.12$0.12$1.37$1.42$0.05